7 Car Trends That Faded Away

The Rise and Fall of Car Trends

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Undercar Lights

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Tinted Windows

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Colored Projector Headlamps

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Air Horns

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Front Auxiliary LED Light Bars

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Spinner Alloy Wheels

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Hydraulic Suspension

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Evolving Tastes

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